Citizenship Test

Question 1

What is rule of law?

Answer 1

All Americans are subject to the same laws- no exceptions.
-No one is above the law.

Question 2

The idea of self government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these three words?

Answer 2

We the People.

Question 3

What does the Constitution do?

Answer 3

• Establish government
• Protect rights

Question 4

What is the supreme law of the land?

Answer 4

The Constitution

Question 5

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Answer 5

Declared that the 13 colonies were no longer ruled by Great Britain

Question 6

What is an amendment?

Answer 6

A change to the Constitution

Question 7

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

Answer 7

The Bill of Rights

Question 8

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Answer 8

27

Question 9

What is freedom of religion?

Answer 9

• No official religion
• You can practice any religion

Question 10

What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 10

• That all men are created equal
• Right to self govern

(Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness; To overthrow a government when it becomes a tyranny)

Question 11

Name one branch of government

Answer 11

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Question 12

What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

Answer 12

Checks and balances

Question 13

In our Constitution, some powers belong to the FEDERAL Government. Name one of these powers.

Answer 13

• Print money
• declare war
• make treaties
• create an army

Question 14

In our Constitution, some powers belong to the STATE Governments. Name one of these powers.

Answer 14

• education
• protection
• safety
• driving
• zoning
• police power

Question 15

Does Congress need a ⅔ majority to pass a law?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

What are the 2 major political parties in the US?

Answer 16

Republican and Democrat

Question 17

What are the 2 parts of the US Congress?

Answer 17

The House of Representatives and The Senate

Question 18

What does a US Senator represent?

Answer 18

An entire state

Question 19

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Answer 19

435

Question 20

Who makes federal laws?

Answer 20

Congress

Question 21

Why do some states have more representatives than others?

Answer 21

Difference in population

Question 22

How many US Senators are there?

Answer 22

100

Question 23

We elect US Representatives for how many years?

Answer 23

2 years

Question 24

We elect a US Senator for how long?

Answer 24

6 years

Question 25

What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?

Answer 25

Mike Johnson

Question 26

Name your US Representative

Answer 26

Emily Randall

Question 27

Who is 1 of your current US Senators?

Answer 27

- Patty Murray - Maria Cantwell

Question 28

What is “the necessary and proper” clause?

Answer 28

Broad powers that expand Congress' reach

Question 29

What is the name of the President Now?

Answer 29

Donald Trump

Question 30

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

Answer 30

The President

Question 31

What does the President’s cabinet do?

Answer 31

Advise

Question 32

What are 2 cabinet level Positions?

Answer 32

- Treasury - Attorney General - Agriculture - Labor - Transportation - Etc.

Question 33

Who vetoes bills?

Answer 33

The President

Question 34

In what month do we vote for President?

Answer 34

November

Question 35

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Answer 35

The Vice President

Question 36

Who signs bills to become laws?

Answer 36

The President

Question 37

If both President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Answer 37

The Speaker of the House

Question 38

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer 38

Republican

Question 39

What is the name of the current Vice President of the US?

Answer 39

J.D. Vance

Question 40

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

Answer 40

The President

Question 41

Who is the governor of your state now?

Answer 41

Bob Ferguson

Question 42

What is the capital of your state?

Answer 42

Olympia

Question 43

What is the highest court in the US?

Answer 43

The Supreme Court

Question 44

How many justices serve on the supreme court?

Answer 44

9

Question 45

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court now?

Answer 45

John Roberts

Question 46

What does the judicial branch do? (Supreme Court)

Answer 46

- Review laws - explain laws - resolve disputes - decide if a law is constitutional (interpret the law)

Question 47

There are 4 amendments related to voting rights. Describe 1.

Answer 47

- Women can vote (19th) - No poll taxes - People over 18 can vote - All men can vote (no race discrimination)

Question 48

What is 1 responsibility for a federal citizen?

Answer 48

- Vote - Serve on a jury

Question 49

What are 2 rights of everyone living in the US?

Answer 49

- Free speech - Assembly - Religion - Petition - Bear arms

Question 50

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Answer 50

18

Question 51

When is the last day people can mail in their income tax returns?

Answer 51

April 15

Question 52

What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in democracy?

Answer 52

- Vote - Join a political party - Run for office - Write to a newspaper